In an effort to take some of the sordid sex-for-cash business off the streets, the British government is set to redefine what constitutes a legal brothel. As it stands, one prostitute may operate from a building. Under the new proposal, up to three prostitutes may operate from any bordello.

Other new measures to be introduced will see regular kerb crawlers lose their driver's licence and be forced to undergo re-education programmes that point out the error of their ways.

As a visitor to Soho, London in the past week, I've have been dumbstruck by the open nature of the way sex is sold in public. My innocent little mind has been subjected to all sorts of offers, mainly from women and men offering to do all that a pervert's mind desires.

Far from being a prude, I would encourage this initiative and wouldn't rule out the full legalisation of regulated indoor prostitution. However, figures from the Netherlands show that a large percentage of prostitutes working there are non-nationals and many are without working papers. This suggests that they have been trafficked and possibly forced into selling their bodies for sex.

However, these smaller projects can be interesting pilots and advise on any future legislations. So, think of the kiddies and keep the hookers off the streets.

Published by Colm.